About Franz Held
Born 1948. Franz Held is a German rower.
Franz Held (born 6 May 1948) is a German rower who competed for West Germany in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Held was born in Passau.
In 1968, Held and his partner, Günther Karl, finished twelfth in the coxless pair event. At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, he was a crew member of the West German boat that won the bronze medal in the coxless four event.
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Who is Franz Held?
West German rower
When was Franz Held born?
Franz Held was born on 6 May 1948 in Passau.
What is Franz Held's occupation?
Franz Held is a rower.
What nationality is Franz Held?
Franz Held is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franz Held. https://biography.guide/franz-held/
MLA: "Franz Held." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/franz-held/.
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